PUSHER Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

pusher

noun

Definition of pusher

as in trader

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Recent Examples of pusher Think about the impact that curb cuts had for all people, not just people with disabilities (bike riders, stroller pushers, folks with pets). — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026 Best-leading-actress Oscars have gone to a range of complex female characters, performed by some of the greatest movie stars of all time—women who double as boundary pushers and helped shift the industry. — Chris Feil, Vanity Fair, 15 Mar. 2026 Go in with the glass cuticle pusher to gently soften and push back cuticles (which can help nails look longer), plus the glass polisher, which buffs the nail surface smooth for smoother, better, longer-lasting polish application. — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026 While competitor Leonardo is putting forward a tiltrotor craft and Sikorsky is presenting a compound pusher design based on its X2 technology, Airbus has submitted two concepts of its own. — David Szondy february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pusher

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Noun

The Pomors were seafaring Russian hunters and traders who’d travelled to Svalbard from the White Sea between the 16th and 18th centuries to hunt Arctic wildlife.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The trend kicked off a rush among investors, particularly mom-and-pop traders, to identify potential investments before they were announced, as the correct pick all but guaranteed at least an initial surge and pointed to longer-term upside.

— Norah Rami, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of trader

Noun

So far, fences have gone up and earthmovers are clearing the ground for the project.

— Drew Hawkins, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
The city is also considering protections for the property’s view from Eagle Road, including restrictions on tall fences, dense tree lines and other structures that could obstruct the house.

— Noah Daly August 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of fence

Noun

There are also still hustlers sitting at the movies with cameras.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Carlyle pitched itself as a local hero in contrast to New York hustlers and greenmailers, replacing its backing from Drexel Burnham’s junk-bond king, Michael Milken, with money from blue-chip names like the Mellon family.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hustler

Noun

Of course, not every fencer will pay full price to attend.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 28 May 2026
The rise of K-pop rapper Jackson Wang, who was a competitive fencer before turning his attention to music, has also spurred awareness of the sport among Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 May 2026

Definition of fencer

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